Hi, topic: circular motion,

Usually, when we draw a free body diagram of a object in circular motion, we usually draw a normal,plus some other force=centripetal force. So for example, a ferris wheel, at the top of the ferris whell, N+mg=mv^2/R. My question is, how do we take into consideration for perceived gravity, as the pail of water shown in the video. For this case, i usually draw Free body diagram, normal+tension=mv^2/R. Kindly advise how do i view perceived gravity. thanks

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Hi, topic: circular motion,

Usually, when we draw a free body diagram of a object in circular motion, we usually draw a normal,plus some other force=centripetal force. So for example, a ferris wheel, at the top of the ferris whell, N+mg=mv^2/R. My question is, how do we take into consideration for perceived gravity, as the pail of water shown in the video. For this case, i usually draw Free body diagram, normal+tension=mv^2/R. Kindly advise how do i view perceived gravity. thanks

anonymous · Answer

Sorry is normal + tension+mg=mv^2/R